It is odd reviewing a popcorn action, sci-fi flick, but here it goes. Predator: Badlands did what it set out to do: provide some fun action sequences, silly jokes, and a weird science fiction universe.

Review: In a year of very strong horror films, The Black Phone 2 finds a way to say something poignant and stand out by blending two popular horror forms.

Good Boy, starring Indy (THE DOG) and directed by Ben Leonberg, is one of the best experiences in the theatre so far this year. The story follows an owner moving into a "haunted house," where supernatural elements blur the lines of reality for the audience. The truly creative part, however, is that the story is told through the perspective of the dog.

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, starring Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell, has drawn mixed reviews, but this review isn't one of them. The film's director, Kogonada, paints a beautiful picture of Sarah and David (played by Robbie and Farrell) as they explore regret, purpose, and expectations.

This weekend offers a variety of sports and entertainment options, and unlike last weekend, there is less overlap. Again, the pennant races are heating up in the MLB, college football has matchups with significant CFP implications, and the NFL has a few powerhouse teams facing off.

The Long Walk, based on Stephen King's 1979 novel of the same name, follows young men grappling with nihilism in a contest of futility for the "betterment" of their country. Only one can win the prize at the end, which is whatever they want. The "walkers" form bonds to survive, even though it is futile. The film grinds its audience to varying levels of effectiveness.

In a year filled with excellent horror films, including Sinners, Weapons, and The Presence, The Conjuring: Last Rites gets lost attempting to play the hits and engage in the new image-laden horror fad. It felt like a studio forcing an aging singer to record from their catalogue instead of writing new music.